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Under Armour has been building performance golf footwear long enough to know what serious players need from a spiked shoe. The UA Drive Pro Clone golf shoe is their most technically layered offering yet – an adaptive-fit spiked shoe built around a biomechanical framework that covers traction, cushioning, support, and waterproofing in a single package. At $180, it sits firmly in the mid-premium spiked category.
The headline technology is the Clone upper. Here’s what it all adds up to on the course.
Our UA Drive Pro Clone Golf Shoe Review
| ✅ What we liked: | ❎ What we didn’t: |
|---|---|
| HOVR + Charged Cushioning dual-foam setup is comfortable across a full round | On the heavier side |
| S3 spike system delivers reliable directional traction through the swing | No wide-fit option – standard D-width only |
| Swing Support Strap provides genuine lockdown at impact | |
| Full waterproof membrane with one-year warranty |
What Makes the UA Drive Pro Clone Golf Shoe Stand Out
Sportswear Technology Made for Movement
The UA Clone upper is an auxetic construction – meaning the material expands and contracts in multiple directions simultaneously as your foot moves. A soft microfiber inner layer sits against the foot, and together the two materials mold to your foot’s shape during wear, building toward what UA describes as a near-custom fit over time. For a spiked golf shoe, where lateral forces during the swing can cause the foot to shift inside the upper, this kind of adaptive structure has real practical value.
It doesn’t feel like a stiff performance shoe from step one. Several early reviewers have noted how quickly the Clone upper settles into the foot’s shape, with one describing it as fitting like a good glove to the hand.
The Swing Support System
The UA Drive Pro Clone is built around Under Armour’s Swing Support System – a three-part framework combining a Swing Support Strap, dual-foam cushioning, and a lockdown lacing structure. The strap reinforces the midfoot during the swing, working alongside the Clone upper to keep the foot anchored through impact. The lacing system tightens consistently across the foot without creating pressure points.
For a waterproof spiked golf shoe, the combination of lockdown structure and adaptive upper is a strong one – you get the stability of a traditional spiked platform without the rigid feel that some performance shoes carry for the first several rounds.
HOVR Cushioning and the Outsole
The midsole uses UA HOVR foam – Under Armour’s energy-returning cushioning platform, which is better known from their running range. In a golf context, the HOVR foam is positioned to return energy and support the natural rotational motion of the foot through the swing rather than simply cushion impact. It’s paired with Charged Cushioning in a dual-foam setup that keeps the ride stable rather than soft.
Underfoot, the UA S3 spike system was developed in partnership with Softspikes and a golf biomechanist. The result is a directional traction pattern designed specifically for the rotational forces of a golf swing rather than simple forward grip. Strategic flex grooves and TPU reinforcement up the side of the outsole add support at the moment of impact.
For anyone comparing this to other best spiked golf shoes for walking options, the outsole holds up well on firm and soft ground alike – it’s not the most aggressive spike pattern available, but for standard conditions it performs reliably.
Waterproofing
The full waterproof membrane carries a one-year warranty, putting it in line with other waterproof spiked golf shoes at this price point. The construction is clean and consistent across all colorways, and the premium finish details – metal logo, eyelets, and lace keeper on select options – give it a polished look without tipping into lifestyle territory.
Fit, Sizing, and Colorways
The UA Drive Pro Clone runs true to size in standard D-width. UA’s own guidance suggests going up a half to full size for wider feet, as no wide-fit option is currently available. The shoe weighs 13.3oz, which is on the heavier side for a modern spiked shoe but consistent with the level of structure and support built into it.
Four colorways are available: Stone/Gridiron Brown/Metallic Gun Metal, White/Metallic Gun Metal, Black/Anthracite/Metallic Gold, and Distant Gray/Midnight Navy/Metallic Silver. Stock across the White, Black, and Gray colorways was limited at time of writing – the Stone colorway has the best current availability.
Price & Value
At $180 the UA Drive Pro Clone golf shoe sits in the mid-premium tier of the spiked market – above entry-level options but below the top end occupied by tour-focused models from FootJoy and Ecco. For that price you’re getting a genuinely engineered package: an adaptive Clone upper that does more than a standard synthetic, a dual-foam midsole built around a platform UA has proven in other sports, and a spike system developed with biomechanical input rather than off-the-shelf cleats.
The main concessions at this price point are weight and width options. Golfers who prioritize a lighter spiked shoe or need a wide fit will find better alternatives elsewhere. But for a standard-width player who wants swing-engineered stability and a waterproof spiked golf shoe that performs from round one, the $180 ask is fair. The engineering justifies it.
Final Verdict
The UA Drive Pro Clone golf shoe makes a strong case for players who want an Under Armour spiked golf shoe that genuinely earns its engineering claims. The Clone upper, S3 spike system, and HOVR cushioning all work together rather than feeling like a list of independent features. It’s a shoe built for swing performance first, with comfort and waterproofing that back that up over a full round.
It’s already featured in our Best Spiked Golf Shoes for Walking 18 Holes roundup. If you’re still working through the spiked vs spikeless decision, our Spiked vs Spikeless Golf Shoes buyer guide covers that in full. You can also check out our Under Armour Brand Hub, for all things UA.
| Quick Specs | |
|---|---|
| Price | $180 |
| Type | Spiked |
| Upper | UA Clone adaptive auxetic |
| Midsole | UA HOVR + Charged Cushioning |
| Traction | UA S3 spike system (Softspikes) |
| Waterproofing | Full membrane – 1-year warranty |
| Weight | 13.3oz |
| Width | Standard D (no wide option) |
| Colorways | 4 |
